Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and apparatus for website navigation by the visually impaired
- Patent Title (中): 视力障碍者网站导航的方法和装置
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Application No.: US10637970Application Date: 2003-08-08
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Publication No.: US07653544B2Publication Date: 2010-01-26
- Inventor: Nathan T. Bradley , David Ide
- Applicant: Nathan T. Bradley , David Ide
- Applicant Address: US AZ Tucson
- Assignee: AudioEye, Inc.
- Current Assignee: AudioEye, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US AZ Tucson
- Agency: Etherton Law Group, LLC
- Agent Sandra L. Etherton; Benjamin D. Tietgen
- Main IPC: G10L21/00
- IPC: G10L21/00

Abstract:
The present invention is a server-side method and apparatus that enables visually-impaired users to navigate websites and hear high-quality streaming audio of narration and descriptions of each website. The system involves creating an audible website corresponding to an original website by utilizing voice talent to read and describe web content and create audio files for each section within an original website, then assigning a hierarchy and navigation system based on the original website design. To implement the system, a small program is installed on the home page of an original website which plays a tone upon a user's visit indicating that the website is accessible with the present invention. Upon hearing the tone, a user presses a key on the keyboard to exit the original website and enter the audible website. Audible narration is played through the user's computer, reading text and describing non-text information. The narration includes menus for navigating the site which have a hierarchy substantially similar to that of the original website. Users navigate the website menus and move from website to website by making keystroke commands.
Public/Granted literature
- US20050033577A1 Method and apparatus for website navigation by the visually impaired Public/Granted day:2005-02-10
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